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Scripture Context
Proverbs 29:2 - Proverbs 29:12
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land; but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor; but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.